About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eldorado International (BOG) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bogota to New York. The left side wins overall because the JFK approach over Jamaica Bay with the Manhattan skyline is one of the most iconic arrival views in commercial aviation. While the right side at departure offers dramatic Andean scenery, seats switch relevance mid-flight over open ocean and Caribbean, and the left side delivers consistently at the most memorable moment — landing into New York.
What can I see during takeoff from Eldorado International in Bogota?
During takeoff from Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Right side for the best views. BOG's primary departure runway 13R sends aircraft heading southeast before turning north, putting the right side facing east toward the Andes cordillera. The Eastern Cordillera rises sharply immediately east of the airport, with peaks like Monserrate and Guadalupe visible above the city grid of Bogota sprawling across the Sabana de Bogota plateau. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera peaks (Monserrate 10,341 ft, Guadalupe 10,597 ft), Sabana de Bogota plateau and urban grid, Embalse del Muña reservoir to the south, Bogota city center and downtown towers.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK primarily uses runways 31L/31R for arrivals from the south, meaning aircraft approach from the southeast over the Atlantic and turn over Jamaica Bay. The left side gets Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway Peninsula, and the Manhattan skyline visible to the northwest on the horizon during the approach. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay and its barrier islands, Rockaway Peninsula, Manhattan skyline on the northwest horizon, Long Island suburban grid.
How long is the flight from Bogota to New York?
The flight from Eldorado International (BOG) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Bogota to New York flight path pass over?
After leaving Colombia the route tracks north over the Caribbean Sea, passing west of the Lesser Antilles island chain. Cuba and Hispaniola may be visible as large landmasses below depending on exact routing. The Bahamas archipelago appears as scattered low sandy islands and shallow turquoise banks before the aircraft crosses the Florida Straits and tracks up the US East Coast or cuts directly northeast over the Atlantic toward New York.